Student Leadership Recognition Award

Application Requirements

• Letter of Interest (up to 500 words)
• Experience Record (please ensure you update your Experience Record early to ensure all your CCR position requests can be approved before the deadline).
• Letter of Recommendation (provided by your supervisor who is affiliated with your leadership experiences)
• Resume (please ensure you update your resume with all recent employment experiences)
• Optional: other supplementary documents (scholarship/bursary information, academic awards not listed on Experience Record) 

Non-Academic Requirements

• Must be actively involved at Saint Mary's University and/or the greater community, examples include:
  • Society Executive
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Residence Assistant
  • Student Athlete
  • Off-campus Volunteer/Leader
• Must currently be volunteering OR must have accumulated over 60 hours of volunteer service.
• Must have assisted or organized at least two significant on-campus events.

Enrolment Requirement

• Undergraduate Students: Completed at least 15 credit hours
• Graduate Students: Full time status

Experience Record

All leadership experiences must be clearly documented and verified on your Experience Record. We strongly encourage you to begin updating your Experience record as early as possible to ensure your record is comprehensive and that all validations are completed before the deadline.

If you have any questions about accessing your Experience Record, adding experiences, or understanding the verification process, please reach out to ccr@smu.ca for assistance or visit the Experience Record webpage.

How to access your Experience Record:

• Go to your Career360° Dashboard, click the black action circle in the bottom right corner then "Publish Experience Record". You will see a notification has been created.
• Click the black action circle again and then "View Experience Record".
• Click the sharing icon then "Copy Link".

Letter of Interest

The Letter of Interest is a key component of your application package. We encourage you to write a letter that highlights your leadership capacity through clear examples, achievements, and goals. Be sure to illustrate how your experiences have helped you develop and demonstrate your leadership skills.

Your letter should be written in a direct and professional style, and include the following:

• A detailed overview of your most significant leadership achievements as a Saint Mary's student.
• Specific examples and discussion showing how these achievements and leadership roles demonstrate your impact - whether on an individual, local, or global level.
• An explanation of how these experiences connect to your current short-term and long-term goals.

*All experiences referenced in your Letter of Interest must also be documented and verified on your Experience Record in order to be considered as part of your application.

Letter of Recommendation

A single letter of reference must be included as part of your application. This letter should be between one and two pages in length and must be written by your supervisor who has overseen your leadership experiences.

The letter should provide a clear and detailed account of your experiences, outlining your specific responsibilities and contributions. The letter should also describe the leadership qualities you exhibited and provide examples of how you demonstrated these in practice.

Additionally, the letter should highlight any measurable impact or outcomes resulting from your leadership, as well as any personal or professional attributes that distinguish you as an emerging leader. The goal is to offer a comprehensive picture of your capabilities, character, and potential for continued growth in leadership roles.

Below is a break down of how your SLRA application will be accessed.

Please submit your SLRA Application online through Career360° by selecting SLRA Application on the navigation menu.